Candidates for weight loss surgery are 100 or more pounds overweight and haven’t had success with more conservative methods such as diets, exercise and behavior modification.  Bariatric surgery may be part of the solution that you’ve been looking for.  Bariatric surgical options include gastric bypass surgery, sleeve gastrectomy or adjustable gastric banding.  At Hurley Bariatric Center, we have a dedicated, multi-disciplinary bariatric medical team that will work with you each step of the way along your weight loss journey.

Your body mass index (BMI) and guidelines from the National Institute of Health are used as a guide to decide if you are a candidate for bariatric surgery.  BMI is accurate in determining the degree of obesity.  It considers an individual’s weight in proportion to their height and can be used for both men and women.

• A BMI from 18.5 through 24.9 indicates a healthy weight
• A BMI from 25.0 through 29.9 indicates an overweight condition
• A BMI from 30 through 39.9 indicates moderate obesity
• A BMI of 40 or above indicates severe obesity

Surgical weight loss candidates usually have a BMI of 35 or greater (typically 100 or more pounds overweight), and other health issues related to the excessive weight, which may include:

• Diabetes
• High Cholesterol
• Hypertension
• Arthritis
• Degenerative Joint Disease
• Gastroesophageal Reflux
• Urinary Stress Incontinence